Hair curling device



- June 9, 1936.. R. PEZZELLA 2,043,592

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lilllll m June 9, 1936. I R. PEZZELLA HAIR CURLING DEVICE 2 Sheets-Sheet 2 Filed Mrch 51, 1955 Patented June 9, 1936 UNITED STATES PATENT OFFICE HAIR CURLING DEVICE Rocco Pezzella, Washington, D. 0.

Application March 31,

2 Claims.

In that type of hair waver or curler in which a mandrel is employed and is provided at one end with -a clasp for securing the lock of hair adjacent to the scalp, (as exemplified by the structure disclosed in my Letters Patent No. 1,903,066, dated March 28, 1933) it is discovered that unless care is used, the clasp is apt to create a depression or kink, which though not particularly noticeable, is nevertheless open to possible objection, as it is not in orderly association with the waves intentionally created in the treatment of the hair. This feature is undoubtedly due to the fact that the clasp pressing against the hair is within the range of action of the steam treatment employed, and thus becomes a permanent characteristic,

which though unobtrusive and at the base of the lock, is as stated above open to possible criticism. While this difficulty can be substantially prevented by careful and skillful treatment, it will be understood that as such treatment depends on the operator, it is desirable to eliminate its possibility.

One of the objects therefore of the present invention is to provide in connection with a mandrel, a clasp that is so situated that it will engage the hair directly adjacent to the scalp and yet is entirely out of the range of the treatment which produces the permanent wave in the hair. Consequently while the pressing action will perhaps create a transitory kink, it can be readily washed or combed out and the difficulty above indicated is thereby completely avoided.

A further and important object is to provide a simple clamping device for the free end of the lock that has been wrapped on the mandrel, this device constituting effective holding means for the hair, and yet giving access of the steam to the latter.

A still further object is to provide an improved form of winding device that can be employed on a mandrel of the novel type, and which will more evenly lay the hair on the mandrel during the wrapping or winding operation.

In the accompanying drawings:

Figure 1 is a side elevation of a mandrel equipped with the novel mechanism and showing a lock of hair wrapped thereon and enclosed for steam treatment.

Figure 2 is a cross sectional view on the line 2-2 of Figure 1.

Figure 3 is a longitudinal sectional view on the line 3-3 of Figure 2.

Figure 4 is a side elevation of the novel mandrel Figure 5 is a view of the clasp-carrying end of the mandrel opposite to that shown in Figure 4.

1933, Serial No. 663,779

Figure 6 is a sectional view through the clasp.

Figure 7 is an end elevation of the same.

Figure 8 is a cross sectional view on the line 8--8 of Figure 6.

Figure 9 is a view at right angles to Figure 5. 5

Figure 10 is a view of the reverse side of the structure to that shown in Figure 9.

Figure 11 is a longitudinal sectional view of the clamping thimble.

Figure 12 is a detail view of the improved wind- 10 ing device, showing the same when in use.

Figure 13 is view of the winding device per se, shown partially in section.

Figure 14 is a cross sectional view on the line 54-44 of Figure 13. 15

Considering initially Figure 4, it will be noted that the usual mandrel [5, on which the hair is wrapped, is shown as having a head is, the portion of the mandrel adjacent the head being preferably tapered, as illustrated at I"! toward said head. This head has an offset neck I8 carrying a clasp, designated generally by the reference numeral l9. The clasp, it will be observed, extends parallel to the mandrel at one side of and in spaced relation to the same.

This clasp consists of a stationary jaw 20 terminating at its free end in ears 2|. A swinging jaw 22 is pivoted, as illustrated at 23 to and between the ears 2|. The attached end of the stationary jaw 20 and the neck I8 are recessed, as shown at 24, and in this recess a screw 25 is pivotally mounted at 2B. The free end of the movable jaw 22 is bifurcated as shown at 2'! to receive the screw, as will be clear by reference to Figure 6. On this screw is threaded a clamping nut 28 that is adapted to bear upon the swinging jaw and hold it in its closed or operative clamping position.

Referring now to Figures 1 and 3 particularly, it will be noted that the base portion of a lock 40 of hair can be laid between the jaws when they are opened and the swinging jaw. then closed and clamped by the nut 28. The hair is then wrapped upon the mandrel. For this purpose a winding device, such as illustrated in Figures 12, 13 and 14, is preferably employed.

This winding device is in the form of a sleeve 29 that is rotatable upon the mandrel and has one end portion cut away, as shown at 30, said end portion being of small enough diameter to enter the space between the clasp I9 and the adjacent portion of the mandrel. The hair is introduced into the cut-away portion, as illustrated in Figure 12, and by turning the winding device, the lock will be wrapped upon the mandrel. In this connection, it will be noted that the side walls 3| and 32, which define the side opening or mouth, are provided with inset balled portions 33 and 34, which serve to direct the hair smoothly and evenly upon the mandrel. It has been found that this smooth winding action is greatly improved by providing between the two enlargements 33 and 34, an oblique or diagonal internal rib 35 that may be likened somewhat to a screw thread, and which it has been found assists in laying and directing the hair properly on the mandrel.

When the look has been completely wound, the free end is preferably held by a clamping device, which in'the present embodiment is in the form of a thimble 36. This thimble is preferably formed of aluminum or like metal and is of tapering open-ended formation. It is of skeleton form, that is to say, it is provided with longitudinal slots or openings 31 defined by longitudinal bars 38 connecting end rings 39 and an intermediate ring 40. This device may be placed upon the mandrel and given a turning action over the free end portion of the hair, where it will not only prevent the look from unwrapping, but will itself beretained in position.

A look thus wrapped upon the mandrel is now ready for treatment and in accordance with the usual practice and as illustrated in Figures 1, 2 and 3,.it is first covered with a flannel or cloth 4| saturated with any well known solution for the purpose. The end portion of this cloth, it will be noted, is brought into the space between the clasp l9 and the adjacent portion of the mandrel. Around the cloth or flannel is then placed an exterior covering 42 usually of foil or other moisture-proof substance, and this too is interposed between the mandrel and the clasp so that the clasp is outside'the wrappings, as will be clear by reference'to Figures 1 and 3. The heating coil orheating member is then placed over the assemblage in the usual manner, and the hair wrapped upon the mandrel is subjected to the usual steam and'chemical treatment to produce a permanent Wave. It will be noted, however, that the clasp and the portion of the hair engaged therein is excluded from this treatment. Consequently even though an impression is made in the hair by the clasp, it does not become permanent as would be the case if the clasp were included within the coverings and within the range of treatment.

A much more perfect treatment may thus be given without the defects above noted. The structure moreover is simple and readily operable and does not require the same skill and carefulness as does that form in which the clasp is directly on the end of the rod, and is normally covered and within the field of action of the steam.

From the foregoing, it is thought that the construction, operation and many advantages of the herein described invention will be apparent to those skilled in the art without further description, and it will be understood that various changes in the size, shape, proportion and minor details of construction may be resorted to without departing from the spirit or sacrificing any of the advantages of the invention.

What I claim, is:

1. In hair waving apparatus, a mandrel on which the hair is to be wrapped, a clasp for securing the base portion of the hair so wrapped, and a tapered thimble that is removably mounted on the mandrel and encircles the free end of the Wrapped hair to clamp the same upon the mandrel, said thimble having a continuous end wall at its larger end.

2. In hair waving apparatus, a mandrel on which the hair is to be wrapped, a clasp for securing the base portion of the hair so wrapped, and a tapered thimble of skeleton form that is removably mounted on the mandrel and encircles the free end of the wrapped hair to clamp the same upon the mandrel, said thimble having a continuous end wall at its larger end.

ROCCO PEZZELLA. 

